Terre D'Hermes Parfum -My Review

As I say in the review I find Ellena's take on this to be an attempt at an accessible parfum strength product for men.
I am really hopeful that this sees the succeess I think it deserves and opens the door for more parfum strength versions of some masculine classics.
Can you imagine what a parfum strength L'Egoiste could be?
Chanel are you listening?

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I would like to see this succeed, but I have a hard time envisoning Joe Ordinary walking into Nordstrom/Saks and buying a bottle of this - even if they already like/use the EDT. But hopefully they will......

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Originally Posted by Riverwide

If a regular punter tries the EDT and the Parfum at the same time, they'll definitely go for the EDT because it's lower priced. They smell almost identical after all.

Actually I think the parfum projects much less than the EDT and for some guys who might be nervous about wearing something that has too much sillage this would appeal.
The price point argument potentially makes sense only time will tell.
Based on everything Hermes has said this is not planned to be a limited edition and will be available in all the same places Hermes products are sold.

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Originally Posted by Somerville Metro Man

Actually I think the parfum projects much less than the EDT and for some guys who might be nervous about wearing something that has too much sillage this would appeal.
The price point argument potentially makes sense only time will tell.
Based on everything Hermes has said this is not planned to be a limited edition and will be available in all the same places Hermes products are sold.

That's a good point regarding the sillage. It's a little less "scary" for some men than the EDT!

As you say, it's definitely not a limited edition. I've already seen it in Debenhams(a non-swanky department store) and also a local store in my small hometown here in Ireland, so it seems to be sold everywhere that sells Hermes stuff.

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Sounds delicious. I like the fact that it sounds not quite as 'formal' as one would have thought.

One question SMM: in the EdT of TdH I get a very leaf heavy, prominent dirty herb smell slightly reminiscent of dried marijuana leaves. Do you smell this in TdH and if so, is it apparent in the parfum as well? I must admit that this particular feature of TdH has always made me hesitant to wear TdH in certain situations.

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Originally Posted by mikeperez23

Sounds delicious. I like the fact that it sounds not quite as 'formal' as one would have thought.

One question SMM: in the EdT of TdH I get a very leaf heavy, prominent dirty herb smell slightly reminiscent of dried marijuana leaves. Do you smell this in TdH and if so, is it apparent in the parfum as well? I must admit that this particular feature of TdH has always made me hesitant to wear TdH in certain situations.

I don't necessarily get that but I do get hint of patchouli in the style I would describe as herbal in the heart of the EDT. If that is the note you're referring to it seems to be completely gone in the Parfum version. I had each arm liberally marinated in both versions on Saturday and could not find that patchouli note anywhere in the parfum version.
You're going to have to give it a try and see whether that is the note and whether you notice it on your skin or not. I think there is a chance it isn't there and you might like this version more than the EDT for that reason.

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Originally Posted by rogalal

Nice long-form review - thanks!

I'm a little put off the original TdH by the heavy cumin and Iso E Super combo. Is this still there?

You are the example of how two different people can smell the same scent and have it be very different on both people. I want to be in the same place with you some time to see how different our skin chemistries are.

In the original EDT the only real spice I get is pepper and nothing which reminds me of cumin. I do get an herbal patchouli as mentioned above in response to mikeperez's query.
Iso E Super is still a significant component of the parfum strength composition but it is toned down from the original a bit.
The pepper is still present but as I mentioned in the review it sort of comes in to the parfum version slowly building until you realize it is front and center.

I'm not sure this is helpful for you because we experience scents so differently but those are my impressions. It will be interesting to hear yours when you get a chance to try a spritz.

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Wonderful review, Mark! I can almost smell it now!

You're so right about the need for more masculine perfumes - even EDPs - to say nothing of parfums. I enjoy my L'Instant PH Extreme so much - but it's not even in stock at the Guerlain boutiques here in the US. I think Hermès is simply leap-frogging over the whole "extreme flanker" trend by doing this. I thought it was so interesting that Ellena was unmotivated to do just another extreme flanker. I love his statement - choosing olfactory expression over "performance" (which is a dirty word to me as well, since I personally care not a whiff about longevity or sillage as compared to the scent itself). The fact that this is a new creation - a new expression - makes all the difference to me. Bring on the sauna rocks!!!

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Once again thanks very very much for your wonderful review !!!!!

Have I told you about the scent of jasmine? Have I spoken about the smell of the sea? The earth is scented. And I perfume myself to enhance what I am. That's why I can not wear a perfume that bothers me. Perfuming is an instinctive wisdom. And like all art, it requires some knowledge of yourself..."
Clarice Lispector ( 1920-1977) - Perfumes da Terra / Earth Perfumes

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Great review! thanks! Looking forward to try this edp (and Guerlains Homme and the new Narcico Rodriguez...)

Where was it that I read that eau de toilette ,in the early times, was supposed to be sprayed allover ones clothes and therefore was a lighter concentration and projected more, but lasted less. Only perfume was meant to be directly aplied to ones skin. I believe it was a Guerlain website or interview, I´m not sure.

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Great review, SMM.

I bought TdH at the Harrods launch in 2006 but was not able to get past a quarter of the bottle. The ISO E Super (didnt know what it was then) and the pepper where too off-putting for me. I hope the parfum rejig will solve this problem.

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A great review by the way......it was definitely the smokey, peppery woods that got me! Simply stunning!!!

One question SMM: in the EdT of TdH I get a very leaf heavy, prominent dirty herb smell slightly reminiscent of dried marijuana leaves. Do you smell this in TdH and if so, is it apparent in the parfum as well? I must admit that this particular feature of TdH has always made me hesitant to wear TdH in certain situations.

I do get the herbal thing at the very start.......in fact last night I gave myself a couple of good sprays before going to work, but threw a shirt on before the top notes had time to dry off.....come morning my shirt smelled like the love child of Rochas Lui and Villoresi Uomo.....so a definite mental note to self......let dry before putting on shirt!!!!
I really do think Terre D'Hermes Parfum is absolutely stunning.........and to be honest, the EDT never did anything for me!!
Hope that helps.....

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Originally Posted by Redneck Perfumisto

You're so right about the need for more masculine perfumes - even EDPs - to say nothing of parfums. I enjoy my L'Instant PH Extreme so much

Dittos on that. It took me a while to really appreciate my L'Instant PH EDP for what it is and how it wears. I'm not a person who likes "big sillage"; I like my fragrances to wear close to my body, but to get noticed at close range. A fragrance like L'Instant PH EDP (1-2 sprays under my shirt and/or maybe a slight dab on the neck or arms) seems to percolate on the warmth of skin and come wafting up, full of sensous depth and complexity. It's very satisfying and yet, when worn discretely, it doesn't take over the room. Yes, it's a strong fragrance-- I was wearing a pair of pants the other day that I'd previously left a small vial of the EDP in a pocket-- and I merely put my hand in my pocket and when I removed it, my hand smelled wonderful.

That's the thing about some of the perfume strength editions. They're more intense, yet not necessarily sillage beasts-- thus making the act of wearing them even more personal and satisfying. I don't want to fill up a room, but I do want to snap a neck or two at close range.

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Haven't smelled it yet but it sounds like Ellena didn't deviate from the EdT much. Was hoping for a more animalic version i.e. dirtier amber/patchouli accord.

"I exist for myself, and for those to whom my unquenchable thirst for freedom gives everything, but also for everyone, since insofar as I am able to love - I love everyone. Of noble hearts, I am the noblest - and the most generous of those that yearn to give love in return. - I am a human being, I love death and I love life."

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Tried it yesterday in Debenhams parfum @ £65 which I think is amazing value for money . OK I have never been a huge fan of TDH its OK but all I get is grapefruit bitterness and earthy muddy notes , 2 sprays from the tester lasted a good 14 hours , i could still smell it on my arm when I woke up this morning . Not monster sillage but its hardly a shrinking violet either . If you love TDH you need to own it